Motion by Attorney General for temporary stay allowed 3 August 1998. Petition by Attorney General for writ of supersedeas denied and stay dissolved 8 October 1998. Petition by Attorney General for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 denied 8 October 1998. Petition by defendant for. discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 denied 8 October 1998. Motion by Attorney General to dismiss appeal allowed 8 October 1998.